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1971 - 1972[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID appears)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

September 17, 1971[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Flag Evolution SSB)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID appears)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1974 - 1975[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID appears)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

May 25, 1975[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID appears)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1975 - 1976[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1976 - 1977[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1977 - 1978[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Late_70s_WAVE_3_Louisville_KY_Sunday_Night_Movie_Outro_and_Overnight_Signoff_w-National_Anthem

Late 70s WAVE 3 Louisville KY Sunday Night Movie Outro and Overnight Signoff w-National Anthem

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1978 - 1979 (30th anniversary special variation)[]

(Note: This special sequence is used for the station's 30th anniversary year in 1978.)

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV is celebrating its 30th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana.

(the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1965 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3 in Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

November 30, 1979 (voiced by John Faye)[]

Sign-on (voiced by John Faye)[]

(Flag Evolution SSB)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by John Faye)[]

(Station logo appears)

WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville.

(the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is John Faye saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. Good night.

1979 - 1981 (voiced by John Faye)[]

Sign-on (voiced by John Faye)[]

(Flag Evolution SSB)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by John Faye)[]

1980_WAVE_3_NBC_Louisville_KY_Overnight_Signoff_w-National_Anthem_and_Sunday_Night_Movie_Outro

1980 WAVE 3 NBC Louisville KY Overnight Signoff w-National Anthem and Sunday Night Movie Outro

(Station logo appears)

WAVE-TV, channel 3, Louisville.

(the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the television code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the television code, displays this seal to signify it's observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Orion Broadcasting, Inc. and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is John Faye saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. Good night.

1981 - 1982 (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1982 - 1983[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948.

(the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears on screen)

This is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID, then the 1979 NAB Seal of Good Practice appears)

This is WAVE-TV, channel 3, Louisville, and this is the Television Seal of Good Practice, symbol of the programming standard set forth in the Television Code of the National Association of Broadcasters. Station WAVE-TV, a charter subscriber since 1952 to the Television Code, displays this seal to signify its observance of high standards of operation in programming and advertising.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1983 - 1984 (35th anniversary special variation)[]

(Note: the special sequence is used for the station's 35th anniversary year in 1983, and effective from this period, the references to the NAB TV Code before the last line during sign on and just before the Flag Evolution SSB and the remaining part of the sign off during the latter has been removed, due to the abolishment of the said code.)

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV is celebrating its 35th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1984 - 1985[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1985 - 1986[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears again)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

February 6, 1986[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Flag Evolution SSB)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

WAVE_3_News_Louisville_KY_Feb_6_1986_Complete_w-Commercials_and_Signoff

WAVE 3 News Louisville KY Feb 6 1986 Complete w-Commercials and Signoff

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears again)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1986 - 1987[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears again)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

May 1987[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE-TV, located at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE-TV has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

WAVE-TV_May_1987_Sign_Off

WAVE-TV May 1987 Sign Off

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears)

This is WAVE-TV, Channel 3, Louisville.

(Flag Evolution SSB)

(Station ID with Louisville skyline appears again)

WAVE-TV is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcast Corporation and transmits on channel 3 between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. This is Chuck Castile saying good night for all the members of the staff of WAVE-TV until this morning, when we resume regular telecasting. Good night from WAVE-TV at Television Center, 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

1987 - 1988[]

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming. We're WAVE 3 - The Spirit of WAVE Country.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3 - The Spirit of WAVE Country.

1988 - 1989 (40th anniversary special variation)[]

(Note: This special sequence is used for the station's 40th anniversary year in 1988, using the tagline "Building on a Proud Tradition".)

Sign-on (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE 3 is celebrating its 40th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana. We hope you enjoy today's programming. We're WAVE 3 - Building on a proud tradition.

Sign-off (voiced by Chuck Castile)[]

You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. WAVE 3 is celebrating its 40th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3 - Building on a proud tradition.

1989 - 1990[]

Sign-on (voiced by___________; background music: "Part of Your Life" jingle)[]

(Timelapse film of Louisville at sunrise plays)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

("Part of Your Life" sound logo, with the logo animation appears on the bottom):

♫WAVE 3, Part of Your Life♫

Sign-off (voiced by___________; background music: "Part of Your Life" jingle)[]

You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

("Part of Your Life" sound logo, with the logo animation appears on the bottom):

♫WAVE 3, Part of Your Life♫

May 29, 1990[]

Sign-on (voiced by___________; background music: "Part of Your Life" jingle)[]

90_Tower_cam_Music_Sign_On

90 Tower cam Music Sign On

(Timelapse film of Louisville at sunrise plays)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

("Part of Your Life" sound logo, with the logo animation appears on the bottom):

♫WAVE 3, Part of Your Life♫

(Flag Evolution SSB)

Sign-off (voiced by___________; background music: "Part of Your Life" jingle)[]

You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

("Part of Your Life" sound logo, with the logo animation appears on the bottom):

♫WAVE 3, Part of Your Life♫

(Flag Evolution SSB)

1990 - 1991[]

Sign-on (voiced by___________; background music: "Part of Your Life" jingle)[]

(Timelapse film of Louisville at sunrise plays)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

("Part of Your Life" sound logo, with the logo animation appears on the bottom):

♫WAVE 3, Part of Your Life♫

Sign-off (voiced by___________; background music: "Part of Your Life" jingle)[]

You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

("Part of Your Life" sound logo, with the logo animation appears on the bottom):

♫WAVE 3, Part of Your Life♫

1991 - 1992[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1992 - 1993[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1993 - 1994 (45th anniversary special variation)[]

(Note: This special sequence is used for the station's 45th anniversary year in 1993.)

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 is celebrating its 45th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 is celebrating its 45th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1994 - 1995[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1995 - 1996[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1996 - 1997[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1997 - 1998[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

December 5, 1997[]

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(Flag Evolution SSB)

Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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(Flag Evolution SSB)

You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1998 - 1999 (50th anniversary special variation)[]

(Note: This special sequence is used for the station's 50th anniversary year in 1998.)

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 is celebrating its 50th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 is celebrating its 50th season of service to the people of Kentuckiana. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

1999 - 2000[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

2000 - 2001[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

2001 - 2002[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

2002 - 2003[]

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Good morning. You're watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoy today's programming.

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You've been watching WAVE 3, located at 725 South Floyd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. WAVE 3 is owned and operated by Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation and transmits between the frequencies of 60 and 66 megahertz by the authority of the Federal Communication Commission. WAVE 3 has been serving the people of Kentuckiana since 1948. We hope you enjoyed today's programming and invite you to join us again tomorrow here on WAVE 3.

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